Blog Life E-Course is here!

Today Emma and I are so incredibly excited to share our newest e-course, Blog Life!

Four years ago we released an e-course called Blog Love. Last year we realized that instead of just updating it (as we had been doing in past years), we wanted to write a whole new course. These past few years of blogging have taught us so much. As soon as we started writing an outline we were completely energized about this project! We LOVE sharing blogging and business secrets. This course was actually the inspiration behind our entire new program. 😀 Simply put, we are passionate about blogging. We can talk about it for hours on end. If that’s something you’re interested in, too, then this course is for you!

You can get full details about Blog Life here, including a description of all 25 original sessions, but here are a few highlights! You’ll learn to develop a strong brand identity with personality and vision, to create a content plan that keeps you inspired every single day, to connect with a readership, to overcome periods of burnout, and to efficiently manage an editorial schedule. You’ll learn about networking and self-promotion, and honest, organic ways to optimize your blog traffic. You’ll learn how to create content that has viral potential. You’ll also learn the basics of online advertising and how to assess your blog’s value. You’ll learn to price, scale, and build an ad program and how to pitch your very first campaign.

The course is filled with personal stories, trade secrets, and candid advice based on our own successes and mistakes alike. The course is co-written by us (Elsie and Emma), with three sessions all about understanding and building an awesome advertising program from Trey George.

Since this e-course contains a lot of heavy information and homework, we created a printable workbook that you can download and print at home. These have pages to take notes from each session and calendars to begin creating your own editorial schedules with.

The class cost is $70 USD. To sign up for the course or get more information, click here! Thanks so much for your support and excitement. We’re excited for you too! xo. Elsie + Emma

P.S. Let us know if you have any questions about Blog Life in the comments.

hi! I signed up for the Blog Love course in 2010 when the username and password was a couple words [not my email, etc]. Since then the website has been taken down. Is there still a way I can utilize the 20% coupon? I have my old emails, etc.

You guys! This couldn’t have come at a better time. I’ve been dreaming of ACTUALLY making a blog for years, especially recently, but actually spent 2 hours brainstorming names and content themes this morning. Can’t wait to take this course! Thank you!

Yay!!! I’ve been dying to hear more about this since you first announced the course schedule 🙂 I would like to start a blog and I have no experience with it whatsoever….none…nada…zip (ZILCH)! The course outline sounds incredibly detailed and well thought out, and I am very excited 🙂 but does it cover the basics too (web hosting servers? Setting up and designing your blog?). Thanks so much for this awesome opportunity!

I’m so excited about this! You guys are such an inspiration, so it’s great to learn about the stuff that you’re all so passionate about, so I can’t wait to do this next payday haha! 🙂
Have a great week!
April Everyday

I took Blog Love a few years ago and I’m excited to dive into this one! Before I purchase, though, I’d like to know if it is appropriate for veteran bloggers or if it is more of a beginner course. If it’s for new bloggers, it may have information that I already know, and I don’t know if I’d want to spend the money. Just trying to be frugal here. 🙂

This course is more geared toward blogging, as in the content. If you’d like to know more about designing your blog layout, platform, etc. then I recommend you wait for the new edition of Blog Design Love (coming soon!). Check the course session lists to see what you can learn from this course.

It is designed for both but we can’t know everyone’s experiences of course. 🙂 So, I’d highly recommend you read through the session list (of all the session titles) and see if you feel like you are already comfortable with all of those topics. If you are, this may not be a course for you.

Yay, how exciting! I am one of your previous Blog Love students and have popped into the old classroom however I can’t seem to find the coupon. Are you able to point me in the direction of where I should be looking? Thanks so much, x Janelle

I am so happy you guys are offering this! I just moved my blog from blogger to self-hosted WordPress in an effort to commit to some serious blogging. I think your course is just what I need to make this happen. So, so excited!!

YAYAYAYAY!!!! I’m so glad that you made an updated and EVEN BETTER version! I just bought it and I can’t wait to read through it because I know you guys must have so much more information and tips now! YAY!

I am solo excited I had been refreshing and refreshing the site since today in the morning waiting for the course to be announced……. I can’t wait to learn from you guys….. You were my inspiration to start my blog!! It is true!! And now to have the opportunity to learn from you is amazing!

Okay, totally random side thought: I have this weird thing about hearing bloggers’ voices. I love having a voice to put with a face, and 99% of the time it is always so different than I expect! Speaking of building a brand, I feel like it makes it even that much more personal. And your voice is ADORABLE.

I am incredibly excited for this course! Can’t wait to buy it and dig in to take my blog to the next level!

So excited to finally hear about this course! I’ve been keeping my eyes open for it ever since I saw the schedule, and I can’t wait to get started. I would love a chance to take my blogging to the next level and am always reading (and re-reading) every post you amazing ladies make on blogging. Eek!

I am super interested in blogging. SUPER interested. But I know nothing, nothing about it. Unfortunately I won’t have regular Internet access until August (I only have my iPhone right now). Are there any courses that are a little more geared towards actually setting up a blog as opposed to content that would be available to me then?

Hi! This course sounds awesome. I do not have a blog yet- thinking about one to get it out in a couple of months, my question is should I take the course before I start my blog or would it be better/more useful once I have my blog out?? Sounds fantastic!

I hope your servers are ready! I bought the course and I can’t get in! So excited for you guys! I’ve been reading ABM for many years and love following a long for all your successes and failures! I’ve learned so much from you both!

hi this is ulu. can i buy this course tough my blog is not written in english? i live in Indonesia, dont speak and write in english very often but i sure can understand the language. I cant open your link, it’s just blank page when i opened it. My email is in [email protected]

Super excited for this! I recently started up my etsy shop and want to incorporate blogging with it. I have a question though, do we need to have an already existing blog…or will I be able to create one as I complete the course?

Me, too. I was just looking at it and then I stepped away and tried to come back but the link won’t load! 🙁 I really want to sign up! Maybe its so popular/so many people are trying to access it that we brought down the link? 😉

Hello, Lovelies! So, I clicked on the signup link for this course but it just opened up a blank page. Is this course at full capacity? I assumed because it was an e-course the seating was unlimited (sort of speak).

Hi . Thanks for doing this I am excited. I logged into blog love the old course but I don’t know where to look for the code. Its still up and I see the blog for the class but not the code. Could you send it to me please.
Thanks Gloria

hi there! i’d love to take this course but i don’t have a mac…is this course useful also for windows users?!
and last but non least…i know that bloggin’ in an international thing but i live in italy and i’m wondering if your tips&tricks can be put to work also from here 😉

Honestly people..I can’t believe how much increadible stuff you keep coming up with. Thanks for this!

Question: I just got finished with school and am starting out as a photographer. I work in advertising but also for personal things like weddings etc. I’m in the middle of planing my complete internet appearance…(portfolio website, blog, facebook, instagram etc.) I have a pretty good idea of what I need and where I want to go but of course I still have no idea how to start and actually get it on. (sorry…I’m rambling)

actual question: Will this actually help me? is the course writen for blogs that live from blogging or is it also good for blogs that promote a business???? (although I’m not even sure that there would be a difference)
I’m just scared to buy and then realize that it just isn’t what I’m looking for on information….

Thanks guys! 🙂 You deffinitely are one of my biggest inspirations and rolemodels when it comes to work ethic. Love your work!! 🙂

hey that’s great! i would love to do it as i loved the blog love course. I don’t understand though how to login? I only had an email giving me a link that is not longer available…how can i get the voucher then? thanks a lot in advance!

Hello!
i have a question, and it’s not regarding the course… but i just dont know were to place it…

what happened to the red velvet?
do you still own it?
(maybe you’ve make a story about closing it that i’ve missed…)

i loved to see the photos of the shop, and you hosting it, and also when you talked about the other neibours shops. (did i misspelled neigbour? that’s better isnt it??!!)

well, congratulations on this new course (i wont be taking it… since i already have my own bussines… and its not aboutl blogging… but yet! you are such an inspiration girls (now your not just girls.. but.. well.. you know what i mean!)

Congrats ladies!! As a past Blog Love student I’m super, super excited and heading over today to purchase. I cannot wait. I have so much more to learn and do, as well as to accomplish on my blog but your first Blog Love course helped me in 2012 to get started!

Hi Meghan,
Yes. I think so. There are a lot of sessions about branding, writing, photography and creating your best blog.
There are also a lot of sessions about monetizing, which wouldn’t apply directly. Although I think it’s still good to be informed about what’s happening elsewhere in the blog world, even if you aren’t participating in that part.
-Elsie

This literally could not be a better timed e-course as over the past few months (well, more like 2 years), I’ve been putting serious thought into taking my blog to the next level.

I have one question for you though. I saw above that Andie asked if it’s a work-at-your-own-pace course (yay! So glad it is), but my q is – does the course expire? If I’d like to go back and refresh certain aspects of the course in 2 months, will the course still be available to me?

Hi Jantine,
There are 25 lessons and they are all similar to an e-book (just writing!) with one video bonus that is about 20 minutes long! 🙂 They are hosted inside of our website!
If you have any other questions, let me know!
-Elsie

Hi Melanie,
Good question! I think this course would still be super helpful because there is a lot of information about brand development that anyone can learn from.

In addition, I wrote a giant session called “Monetizing Beyond Advertising” that is all about ways to make money online (beyond ads) it covers things like services, independent products, publishing etc!

There will definitely be some sessions that apply less to your situation, but I still think you’ll enjoy the course and learn a lot!
xx- Elsie

Hi MJ,
We won’t be writing a book about blogging because right now the industry is just changing too fast. When you write a book you have to wait almost a whole year after you turn it in for it to launch. The information would just age too fast.

For now, we’re more comfortable teaching online where we can update our information as the blog world evolves!

This course was designed to be friendly to our international readers, by the way! 🙂

This is awesome! I would love to take your course for the very first time, but I have one primary concern…so without you giving away any secrets from your course and before I invest $50 can you answer one key question?

Can a person have a successful blog without being connected to Facebook, Twitter and all the other social media sites out there? My blog is almost 2 yrs old, I have less than 100 followers, and I DO NOT want to be on Facebook!

Hi! I really like your blog and the idea of taking your e-course.
Recently I started blogging, but without a clear aim or purpose yet I enjoy it so much and would love to learn more about it.
I wanted to ask if my situation will make me benefit from your e-course or whether someone with a more defined blog is suitable for it?
THANK YOU!!!

Just signed up! So excited, thank you ladies (and gents) for putting this together. I’ve been reading for years, it’s been so fun to watch your blog and team grow! Thrilled to support your business, congrats!

Yessssss! I’m super excited for this course! ABM, you can’t even imagine how thrilled I am! Your blog is the reason my blog exists today! Thank you for all the hard work you do and things you teach us!

I’m on the edge of deciding about this course! Loved Blog (Design) Love, but was wondering if the info in this course would be more geared toward blogging as a full-time job or show how to incorporate blogging into an already busy schedule (I’d love to learn more about organizing a successful blog around a full-time job!).

Hi Jennifer,
There are definitely sessions about monetizing that would not apply to those who aren’t interested in monetizing. But beyond that there are a ton of really good sessions about building a brand, writing, features, photography and branding that would be helpful to any blogger! Hope that helps.
xx- Elsie

Hi! I’ve been wanting to start a blog for a while now, but I always get stuck in the initial phases of the process. Would you say this is a good course for starting a new blog or just recommended if you are already blogging and want to go further?
Also, are you planning on having the dslr photo course back anytime soon? is it good for compact cameras like the Canon powershot sx50?
Thanks ladies, you inspire me everyday!

I cannot explain how excited I am. Purchased and now I am getting cosy with some biscuits and Blog Life. You guys and gals are the most inspirational people ever. I’ve been reading your blog for about 4 years now and every time you post I am still super excited. Genius!

I took the Blog Love Course a year or so ago and it was one of the most impactful things I did for starting my own blog. It really helped me put into perspective who I am and what I want to share with the world.

Also, thank you so much for the time you take to create these courses. I just finished (and loved!) the photography class with Candice and could really tell your passionate about extending knowledge and/or helping the broader blog community. Keep up the good work and I look forward to all that’s to come!

wow this is so perfectly timed, for me! I took your Blog Love course last Summer and developed Will Frolic for Food (a veg food blog) as a result using Blogger. I’m about to switch my blog to WordPress (eek!) and literally just started sending out feelers to designers because I want to develop a stronger brand identity. Maybe with your help I won’t even NEED to hire out. So glad you released this! I was thinking about going to the Blogcademy workshop in DC to learn this stuff, but it’s over $700! This is obviously insanely affordable comparatively. Can’t wait to start!

This is so exciting!
But I’m having a bit of trouble – I’m trying to sign up and added the course to my basket and tried to use the coupon from the survey back in March but it isn’t working 🙁 is it valid to use on this course?

Hi Lily,
It’s still working. If it’s not working for you you may have written it down wrong (remember it’s case sensitive and you can’t have any extra spaces). If it doesn’t work, e-mail us!
support AT redveletart DOT com

Hi! Have been looking forward to this e-course for a while. Next year I’m planning on launching my first serious blog. Can this course be taken as prep for that, or would you recommend taking it when I have the active blog? I guess what I’m asking is, do any of the assignments require posting, scheduling on a current blog? Hope this question makes sense!

I can not wait to take both courses! I made a big change to my blog in August, and have been slowly chipping away at it and getting back to WHY I started in the first place. Off to check it out right now…;) PS: perfect timing. My main squeeze is preparing for a deployment, this is going to provide FUN homework whilst he’s away!!

Wow – this is extremely exciting! I’m new to blogging and am totally going to purchase this course… and what a great price for what you get! Thank you so much. Also, Elsie… you totally sound different than what I imagined, but you’re totes so adorbs! XOXO

I’m not sure why, but whenever I click any of the links in the post to sign up (I’m not a blog love alumni) nothing opens in the tab & when I go through the Classes link at the top of the blog into the shop the page for this is still blank. Meh! Help! I really want to take the course.

I got this course a couple of days ago and am really enjoying it so far! I have started a blog about a year ago but after a couple of months I was not happy with it and sort of stopped blogging. Thanks to this course I have started a new blog and am really excited about it. I am still going through this course and I am progressing as I read along.

I started this e-course two days ago and I must say I am absolutely loving it! You girls are so very inspiring and I love reading about your personal stories and tips. The exercises are also helping me out a lot.
I will be writing a review on my blog when I finish the e-course. 🙂

I just started this e-course two days ago and I am absolutely loving it. You girls are so talented and inspiring and I just love to read about your personal experiences.
I will be reviewing the Blog Life e-course on my blog when I finish it. 🙂

I just started this e-course two days ago and I am absolutely loving it. You girls are so talented and inspiring and I just love to read about your personal experiences.
I will be reviewing the Blog Life e-course on my blog when I finish it. 🙂

I am so flipping excited for this! Your Blog Design Love course has proven invaluable to me over the last year (hello beautiful archive pages!), and I’ve learned soo much from it!
Can’t wait to take this and learn even more. Thank you guys so much for being such a constant source of inspiration, and such a great resource!
Xoxo

Hello ABM team!
I subscribe this course and I start reading the four first chapters: It’s absolutely amazing and inspiring!I lovelovelove!!
I wrote you a mail this morning because I have a problem to connect my account. I forgot my password and I reset it on your website but I never received your email to create a new one. I hope there is no problem with my email.. Can you help me please, I really want to go on my blog life course as soon as possible! Thank you so much!You are just perfect!!